A. Keep records relating to permittees, regulated vehicles, chauffeurs, and dispatch services regulated under this chapter and Chapters 5.30 through 5.50;

B. Investigate vehicles, drivers, records, and any and all other persons and things related to the operation of regulated vehicles to ensure that the provisions of this chapter and Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC are enforced and obeyed;

C. Receive and process all applications for permits and licenses required under this chapter and Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC;

D. Require a regulated vehicle to be taken out of service for inspection when the transportation inspector reasonably believes that the vehicle poses a threat to the safety or health of persons or property. The transportation inspector may order the owner of the regulated vehicle to obtain and pay for an inspection report from a designated inspection station. The transportation inspector may keep a vehicle out of service for a reasonable time in order to perform the inspection;

E. Assess a fine against a designated inspection station or the regulated vehicle operator or both, upon submission of an inspection report under BMC 5.20.070 that contains false or misleading information, including any material omission. The fine shall not exceed three hundred dollars ($300) for each violator for each false or misleading inspection report. This fine shall be in addition to any other remedy or penalty provided by this code, such as denial, revocation, or suspension of a license or permit. Any appeal of the fine shall be in accordance with BMC 5.20.090. [Ord. 21-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 01-02 § 3. Formerly 5.20.070.]